Mount Law Wildfire

• White Rock Lake officially lightning caused, other major 2021 wildfire investigations ongoing

  On the eve of a new wildfire season, the BC Wildfire Service has provided an update on efforts to determine the causes of some of last summer's major Okanagan blazes.

  Canada

  Mar 31, 2022
  
• Mount Law fire no longer considered a wildfire of note

  On Saturday, the BC Wildfire Service said no further updates will be posted to its website regarding the 976-hectare blaze.

  Environment

  Sep 4, 2021
  
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• Mount Law wildfire: Area restriction order being ignored, say officials

  ‘We want to remind the community that there is an area restriction order in place and they should not be entering the fire area for recreation purposes.’

  Canada

  Aug 28, 2021
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• Concern remains for Trepanier residents as Mount Law wildfire continues to burn

  The Mount Law Wildfire is still 930 hectares, burning in the backcountry between West Kelowna and Peachland. 

  Canada

  Aug 27, 2021
• West Kelowna Mounties find cannabis extraction facility during wildfire evacuation

  It was a Conservation Officer who reported seeing indications of a drug lab at one of the houses being evacuated in West Kelowna.

  Canada

  Aug 27, 2021
• Mount Law fire spreads after winds and planned ignition

  The wildfire that’s burning alongside Highway 97 C near the boundary of Peachland and West Kelowna jumped its boundaries early Thursday.

  Canada

  Aug 26, 2021
• Hand ignitions planned for Mount Law wildfire near West Kelowna

  BC Wildfire says ignitions aimed at getting the wildfire under control will take place along Highway 97C and will be highly visible.

  Environment

  Aug 25, 2021
• Mount Law wildfire: Still considered out of control, residents asked to be vigilant

  According to the BC Wildfire Service, the 800-hectare blaze has seen no significant growth in the last 48 hours due to lower temperatures.

  Environment

  Aug 21, 2021
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• Fundraiser organized for West Kelowna woman who lost home to Mount Law wildfire

  According to organizers, longtime School District 23 teacher Shannondee Rigby is facing the tough prospect of having to rebuild her home — again.

  Canada

  Aug 20, 2021
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• Mount Law wildfire: West Kelowna residents hold drive-by parade for firefighters

  ‘They’ve worked so hard, there have been fires everywhere and we just want to share our appreciation and our gratitude for local firefighters.’

  Environment

  Aug 20, 2021